{"id":6287,"date":"2019-12-30T07:43:46","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T07:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=6287"},"modified":"2022-01-06T14:43:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T14:43:15","slug":"common-mistakes-people-make-following-an-ontario-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/common-mistakes-people-make-following-an-ontario-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes People Make Following an Ontario Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve been in a car accident, and you\u2019re worried about how you\u2019ll get back on your feet with injuries and damage to your car. When you\u2019re in this type of situation, the most important step you can take is to get help. Call 911 first. Don\u2019t leave the scene of the accident. Talk to the police and be sure to document the incident completely. Gather all information from the other party. Then, what?<\/span><\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time to call your car accident attorney at Diamond & Diamond Lawyers. Instead of trying to navigate the claims process on your own, turn to our attorney to ensure you get all the compensation owed to you. Here\u2019s the simple fact \u2013 it\u2019s easy to make mistakes while filing these claims, especially when the insurance company wants you to settle fast. Let us help you avoid the complications. In the meantime, don\u2019t make these common mistakes after an accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

Failing to Report the Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n

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In every situation, the biggest mistake you can make is not reporting the accident<\/a> to the police or to the insurance company. Perhaps the other party is at fault, but they want to pay out of pocket for the damage instead of filing a claim. They don\u2019t want you to call the police. The problem is, you can\u2019t trust they are going to pay for all of your losses. You may not know the extensiveness of your injuries just yet. Or, in some cases, you may find out your car has a bent frame, which increases the costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

By reporting the accident to the proper locations, you document what happened. You also do not have to worry about someone else claiming you are responsible for the losses they have. Instead of leaving the location, get off the roadway, call the police to file a claim, and then file a claim with your insurer once the police clear you from leaving the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand Your Legal Rights<\/b><\/h2>\n

You have legal rights in an accident. For example, you have the right to state what you did or did not do. You also have the right to not say anything at all if you are being questioned by the police. If you think you may be responsible for the incident or you feel as though the police are accusing you of it, ask to speak to your attorney. Just that fast, the questions stop, and you can get help answering any others asked of you after.<\/span><\/p>\n

You also have rights to information. After the incident, you have the right to a copy of the police report. If you do not agree with the report, you can file an appeal. It\u2019s always best to work with your Ontario car accident attorney to ensure you file this process. If at any time you do not believe the information is accurate, don\u2019t fight with the police about it. Get an attorney to do it for you instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causing Legal Trouble: Admitting Fault<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Admitting fault<\/a> is a very easy mistake to make, but you absolutely do not want to do so. Here\u2019s an example. You are in an accident with another car. You were turning, and they hit you. You don\u2019t want to say, \u201cI was in the middle of the intersection, but the light turned red.\u201d That indicates that you know you should not have been in that position. Instead, you may say, \u201cI was waiting in the intersection to be able to turn.\u201d You\u2019re still communicating what you were doing, but you take a lot of the pressure off of you. All drivers are responsible for controlling their vehicle. If you hit someone, you may be responsible. That does not mean you should tell the police it was your fault.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAre you looking for an Ontario car accident lawyer that can help you avoid these mistakes? Find out how you can get compensation for everything owed to you!\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t Fail to Collect the Evidence<\/b><\/h2>\n

Collecting evidence is not just what you see on TV. There are plenty of pieces of insight that can make a big difference in your case. For example, you shouldn\u2019t leave the site of the location of the accident or move your car. You can (and should) start taking pictures on your phone at that moment. That helps to capture what is happening, where, and when. This is evidence to back up your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many other forms of insight, as well. There could be cameras in the area from businesses that may have captured what happened. There could be witnesses to the incident that can vouch for you. You also want to gather insight from passengers, all drivers, and the vehicles themselves, such as any failures of the brakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Schedule a free consultation with your Ontario car accident attorney for immediate help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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